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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168.96, 33,352.56 and 13,558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168.96, 33,352.56 and 13,558.40 is: 18,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168.96 : 33,352.56 = 13,558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168.96/33,352.56 = 13,558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168.96x = 33,352.56 × 13,558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168.96x = 452,207,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,207,349.50/24,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.25

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